fumbling
Example Sentences
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Coming off the worst combined season in the history of the two franchises, the Jets and Giants both have the chance to bring in several foundational building blocks—if they can avoid fumbling this opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
As I followed a patrol of federal agents around New York City’s Chinatown during their fumbling attempted raid in mid-October last year, I noticed something curious.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026
What a play. @king21_rich takes the int to the house after almost fumbling Orange Lutheran had PAT blocked to keep score at 20-13.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
Her latest single, That Could Be Me, is all about fumbling the chance to declare her feelings, and watching her crush walk off with another girl.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025
Hurriedly, fumbling, she put the coins into it.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
